I've only just started watching this (on epi9), yes I know I'm behind the times when it comes to watching series, but meh there was nothing else on so we started watching it...and it's pretty damn good tbh!! I'm glad it's set in Wales, makes a nice change (Oh and in the Dr. Who universe).

What I was initially shocked about was the fact that the BBC are showing 'mature' content, coz you know the Beeb (in the UK) have a reputation for being a bit boring and behind the times, but Torchwood blows that concept out of the window. I love all the sexual openness, lets say, as it is something that other series don't really go into and I'm sure if they did, wouldn't do justice like Torchwood do. It's about time someone dared to explore this kind of theme...

I salute the Torchwood team

I've got the rest of the season to watch, and S2 is starting in a few days, the trailers look awesome and James Marsters is in the first epi...*woo*

They Had that here in Aus for a bit but since i work at night and my dvr had busted i missed it. But have heard nothing but good things about it. Maybe i should add that to the growing list of Dvd box sets to buy..

Life is fun, death is peaceful, it is usually the transition that is painful.....

I have seen all of season 1. I am still undecided about how much I like it. While I don't have a problem with mature themes, at times I feel like the subtext became plot and the plot became subtext - gratuatous? Anyway, I love that it ties into the Doctor Who universe and explains a few things from the end of Doctor Who this season (nice crossovers, lots of 'easter eggs, attention to detail, etc) and I plan to watch next season but I can't say I'd try really hard to go out of my way to see it. It's not just the sex that puts me off but the lack of moral. I can't really give specific examples without giving away spoilers but I guess I would have to point out that The Doctor, while sometimes causing the problems to begin with, is constantly dedicating his life (and sometimes loosing it) for the sake of humanity (and non-humanity as well), so often selfless where as the Torchwood team seem primarily self-centered in their motivations, not thinking through consequences of their actions. Then again, I guess that's because they are human and The Doctor is not. My primary interest is in fleshing out the Doctor Who universe, just as I got my hands on Infinite Quest (cartoon) and have several episodes of Sarah Jane (still working on the rest). I would like to subscribe to the comic book and get my hands on the novels. I"m also working on getting every episide since the very first doctor. So, as a whole it is an incredibly well done show, well written, well acted, well produced but I haven't quite found myself 'invested' into the characters. Hopefully, season 2 will change that for me.

Yes, there are 13 episodes in the first season. I understand that is the standard in UK? I hope season 2 does show them to be better people, having learned from their mistakes. We need heroes, people we can look up to, look to for an example. Not perfect, not supermen but someone who would lay down their life for the sake of a stranger because it was the right thing to do. Maybe I just have too high of expectations but I think kids and young adults are greatly effected by what they see and the television, film, gaming and music industry have a chance to make a positive change for future generations.

Yes, Jack does pop up in Doctor Who every now and then. He even has an AMAZING role in a Season 3 episode. I'm not crazy about Ct. Jack the way some people are but the end of Season 3 he won me over a little bit. If you watch Doctor Who, you will notice 'Torchwood' shows up over and over again as a secret organization that was started when the royal family became --- ooh, Spoiler, I guess I shouldn't say that. LOL Okay, so Torchwood has been mentioned offhand on several occassion, figured in sereveral important episodes and now the series is about that same organization now being run by Jack.

I just watched the episode 'Out of Time' and can't say agree with what Jack let the old guy do, I mean I think that was going a bit far, and really didn't send the right message to 'confused and/or depressed' people...

*nods in agreement* Not only that but you are beginning to see what Gwen is doing in her relationship. There are so many people around the world who are in sesative positions that find a way to be honest with their spouse without comprimising their work. She may not be able to tell him what is going on but she isn't doing anything buy lying to him (not to mention other things) and that really isn't fair of her to treat him that way. By this point you are really beginning to see WHO people are (no pun intended) and I am left wondering, do I have any respect for them?

Sorry I was trying to say as little as possible so as not to give away too much.

I just watched episodes 11 & 12, very interesting I must say...Toshiko actually questions the morality of one particular bit, but you know I think Jack thinks it is for the 'greater' good...not that that makes things ok, but it must be his perspective...